Hands on Discovery Center

Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site is a non-profit, all-ages science center offering fun interactive programs and experiences that include immersive interactive exhibits.. boasts a Guinness record holding musical, bi-polar Tesla coil, a 3-story paleontology-themed climbing tower, a science lab, art studio, and pollinator garden.. Visitors can get up close and personal with an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years with exhibits and programs featuring plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the Gray Fossil Site including tapir, red panda, rhinoceros, a 10-ton mastodon, and many more!. Part-time Discovery Guide positions are open to individuals age 16 and older who are seeking a unique and exciting ground-level experience in the museum/science center industry.. -Giving paleontology tours of the Gray Fossil Site

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Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site is a non-profit, all-ages science center offering fun interactive programs and experiences that include immersive interactive exhibits. Hands On! boasts a Guinness record holding musical, bi-polar Tesla coil, a 3-story paleontology-themed climbing tower, a science lab, art studio, and pollinator garden. Guests are invited to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece, and uncover something new. Hands On! Discovery Center is located at the Gray Fossil Site, an active Pliocene Epoch dig site. Visitors can get up close and personal with an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years with exhibits and programs featuring plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the Gray Fossil Site including tapir, red panda, rhinoceros, a 10-ton mastodon, and many more!  Part-time Discovery Guide positions are open to individuals age 16 and older who are seeking a unique and exciting ground-level experience in the museum/science center industry. The opportunity will provide experience in guest services, visitor engagement, program delivery, tours, and much more. Hours will range between 10 and 30 hours a week depending on candidate’s availability and performance. Starting pay rate is $8-9/hour based on education background and experience with opportunity to grow.  Essential Functions:-Greeting and interacting with HODC visitors throughout the day-Facilitation of science-based interactive exhibit content-Front desk operations including taking payment, counting cash drawers, selling gift shop items, and answering phone calls-Giving paleontology tours of the Gray Fossil Site-Engage in direct instruction of workshops, summer camps, outreaches, etc-Represent HODC in the community at area events-Performing science and art programs including Tesla Shows-Ensuring each visitor to HODC and the Gray Fossil Site has an exemplary experience-Facilitating birthday parties and group tours including field trips-Help with special events including some after hours-Ensure HODC is adequately cleaned and presentable throughout the day Ideal Candidates:-Outgoing, charismatic, positive attitude-Naturally curious about the world around them-Attentive to detail-Thoughtful of others-Creative mindset-Prompt, committed, and organized-Passion for science and informal education Please email completed applications to: keith@visithandson.org. Background check and references required. No phone calls, please.Hands On! Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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